Revelation of industrial secrets, Revised Penal Code

1. Concept and legal basis

Art. 292. Revelation of industrial secrets. – The penalty of prisión correccional in its minimum and medium periods and a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (₱100,000) shall be imposed upon the person in charge, employee or workman of any manufacturing or industrial establishment who, to the prejudice of the owner thereof, shall reveal the secrets of the industry of the latter. (Act 3815, Revised Penal Code, as amended by R.A. 10951)

2. Elements of the offense

Elements of the offense:

1) The offender is a person in charge, employee or workman of any manufacturing or industrial establishment; and,

2) To the prejudice of the owner thereof, he reveals the secrets of the industry of the latter. (Article 292, Act No. 3815, Revised Penal Code)

References

Title 9 – Crimes Against Personal Liberty, Book 2, Revised Penal Code

/Updated: January 18, 2023

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